Simple Herbal Preparations at Home – Kew Online Courses

Combine a variety of techniques to create your helpful and soothing herbal ‘first aid kit’

What you’ll learn
Discover a little about the history and use of herbal remedies
Learn how to make herbal teas – infusions and decoctions
Find out how to make tinctures and vinegars
Dry your own herbs
Make a herbal syrup, learning skills you can use over and over again
Discover how to infuse oils with the beneficial properties of herbs

Requirements
This course is suitable for those new to herbal remedies, and those looking to develop their knowledge and skill
Please note that the materials required are no longer available to purchase as a kit. You will need to source the following items before you begin: 2 x 300ml syrup/oil bottles , 100ml dropper bottle, cheesecloth, labels and string, Dried herbs: dried mint and chamomile blend, rosehips , rose petals, liquorice root , calendula, dandelion root , marshmallow root. You will also need some household items, which are listed fully in Resources.
No previous experience necessary.

Description
Join Tutor Kim Walker on this online course from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, brought to you in partnership with David and Charles, and learn to create gentle remedies for everyday use. Kim shows you how to prepare helpful and tasty teas, tinctures, syrups and topical oils, and along the way she’ll also share her specialist knowledge and give you lots of tips and tricks that will help you as you continue your journey into herbalism.The lessons included are as follows:A brief history of Medicinal HerbsMeet Your Tutor: Kim WalkerCourse overview and materialsPreparation: Infusions and DecoctionsPreparation: Tinctures and VinegarsPreparation: Herbal SyrupsPreparation: Infused OilsDrying your own Fresh HerbsThis self-paced course features almost an hour of premium tuition that will teach you how to create your own herbal first aid kit at home. Guided by trained herbalist and Kew tutor Kim Walker, you will discover how to make herbal teas, tinctures, vinegars, syrups and infused oils for use at home. Our online content is the equivalent learning to a half-day workshop at the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, but it’s available to watch and rewatch as often as you like and wherever you want.

Who this course is for
This course is suitable for everyone, from beginners to those looking to increase their existing knowledge and skills
Anyone interested in plants and how we can use their beneficial properties
Creative nature lovers
Anyone interested in herbs and home-made natural remedies